OSCA 2024 · 432231 · Skill level 3
Teaching Assistant: OSCA 432231
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Teaching Assistant is OSCA 2024 code 432231. It corresponds to 3 ANZSCO codes (422113, 422114 and 422116). None of them is on Australia's skilled visa lists, which still use ANZSCO codes.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO codes for OSCA 432231
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 422113
Kaiāwhina Kohanga Reo (Māori Language Nest Assistant)
Not on the skilled occupation lists.
ANZSCO 422114
Kaiāwhina Kura Kaupapa Māori (Māori-medium School Assistant)
Not on the skilled occupation lists.
ANZSCO 422116
Teachers' Aide
Not on the skilled occupation lists.
The job
What a teaching assistant does
Works under the guidance of teachers and other education professionals to improve learning and wellbeing outcomes for students. Employed in primary and secondary schools, as well as in schools for specific purposes and other education settings, to facilitate student learning and engagement.
Skill level 3: Certificate IV, or Certificate III with at least 2 years of on-the-job training, or 3 years of relevant experience
Registration or licensing is required.
Also known as
- Education Assistant
- Education Support Officer
- Learning Support Officer
- Student Support Officer
- Teacher Aide
Specialisations
- School Services Officer
- Student Liaison Officer
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Facilitates student learning in the classroom under the direction of a teacher
- Provides targeted support to individuals and groups of students
- Cares for students' social, emotional and physical needs
- Promotes positive behaviour and wellbeing
- Assists students to access the curriculum and participate fully in learning
- Assists teachers and students with sporting activities and school excursions
- Supports students in participating in extra-curricular activities
Questions
OSCA 432231: common questions
What is the OSCA code for teaching assistant?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 432231?
Is Teaching Assistant on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, OSCA 2024 v1.0 (CC BY 4.0); Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. General information only, not immigration advice.
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